Understanding Cardiovascular Health and the Biblical Perspective
Cardiovascular health is crucial, as heart disease is a leading cause of death. This article highlights the importance of heart health, factors affecting it, and ways to maintain a healthy heart. It also includes a biblical perspective on caring for our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. Remember, consult a healthcare provider for individual medical advice.
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Bible take on CV Health What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. I Cor 6: 19-20. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/
Bible take on CV Health A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Prov 17: 22 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/
Disclaimer This information is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant for an individual medical advise regarding one s own health. Please consult with your primary care provider for individual advise or management of any health issues/concerns.
What is cardiovascular (CV) health CV health refers to the health of the heart and the blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygenated blood.
What is cardiovascular health Today s objectives Learn about importance of heart health Factors that can affect our heart health Factors that improve our heart health How to maintain a healthy heart.
Why talking about it-statistics Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. One person dies every 33 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. About 695,000 people in the United States died from heart disease in 2021 that s 1 in every 5 deaths. Heart disease cost the United States about $239.9 billion each year from 2018 to 2019. This includes the cost of health care services, medicines, and lost productivity due to death. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm
Why talking about it-statistics Coronary heart disease (blood vessel plaque disease) is the most common type of heart disease, killing 375,476 people in 2021. About 1 in 20 adults age 20 and older have CAD (about 5%). In 2021, about 2 in 10 deaths from CAD happen in adults less than 65 years old. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm
Why talking about it-statistics Heart Attack In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Every year, about 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack. Of these, 605,000 are a first heart attack 200,000 happen to people who have already had a heart attack About 1 in 5 heart attacks are silent the damage is done, but the person is not aware of it. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm
Why talking about it-statistics Below are the percentages of all deaths caused by heart disease in 2021, listed by ethnicity, race, and sex. Percentages of all deaths caused by heart disease in 2015 by ethnicity, race, and sex. Race of Ethnic Group American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black (Non-Hispanic) Native Hawaiin or Other Pacific Islander White (Non-Hispanic) Hispanic All % of Deaths 15.5 18.6 22.6 18.3 18.0 11.9 17.4 https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm
Factors that put your CV health at risk Hypertension-high blood pressure Hyperlipidemia-high cholesterol Smoking Diabetes-high blood sugar Obesity- Excess weight Sedentary lifestyles- Inactive lifestyles e.g no exercise Family history Age/Sex
Hypertension (HTN) The higher your blood pressure levels, the more risk you have for other health problems, such as heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.
High Cholesterol Causes fat buildup in blood vessel that can lead to heart attack or stroke (CDC)
High Cholesterol Optimal Cholesterol Levels Total cholesterol About 150 mg/dL LDL ( bad ) cholesterol About 100 mg/dL HDL ( good ) cholesterol At least 40 mg/dL Triglycerides Less than 150 mg/dL Source: CDC
Diabetes With diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use it as well as it should. Diabetes increase risk of heart disease because too much sugar in the blood can damage the blood vessels leading to injury to the heart and other organs in the body If you have diabetes, It s very important to keep your blood sugar numbers under control
Blood sugar values- what it means Fasting blood sugar check: Normal 60-99 or Hemoglobin a1c (Hgba1c) <5.7 Prediabetes 100-125 or Hgba1c 5.7-6.4 Diabetes 126 or higher or Hgba1c 6.5 or higher Source: CDC
Sedentary lifestyle Inactivity or lack of exercise
Know your risk factors Know your risk factors and employ strategies to reduce your risk.
What can I doTo improve my CV Health Primary Preventions -Know your numbers- BP, Chol, BS. -Aerobic exercise -healthy eating and healthy weight -Stress reduction -Adequate Sleep -Annual Physical -smoking cessation, avoid second hand smoke
What can I do To improve my CV Health Secondary Prevention -Medication Compliance -Dietary Compliance -Lifestyle compliance -Following up regularly with your primary care provider.
Take aways Start small to improve your heart health (Pamphlet) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArBZ4E-iDbE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7T2C08Lz_8 Source: MyHealth.Alberta.ca via you tube.
Blood pressure check Blood pressure check by healthcare providers for anyone interested - Discuss your reading with your primary care provider.
